Electron Microscopy Technologist Full-Time Days Plus 10000 Sign-On Bonus
Electron Microscopy Technologist Full-Time Days Plus 10000 Sign-On Bonus
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Job Description
The Electron Microscopy Technologist reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The EM tech is primarily responsible for the collection and adequacy assessment of tissue for Electron Microscopy evaluation and for the fixation processing sectioning staining and performance of EM. The acquisition of photographic images and the management of tissue transportation for other lab testing areas are also critical.
Responsibilities:
- Attend tissue collection (primarily renal biopsies) procedures and perform adequacy assessment of the collected tissue. Using a dissecting microscope a gross analysis of the tissue is performed and adequacy is communicated to the surgeon or fellow.
- Proper handling of the tissue and transport to other areas of Pathology for testing is managed by the EM tech.
- Fixation processing sectioning staining mounting of specimens for analysis in the Electron Microscope
- Examination of tissue in the EM and subsequent acquisition of photographic images
- Performs and documents quality assurance and maintains records as required by the laboratory and accrediting agencies (CAP JCAHO etc)
- Operates and maintains equipment and service records.
- Participates in evaluating new equipment
Qualifications :
Required:
- B.S. degree in Biological Sciences with at least one course in electron microscopy
Preferred:
- HT (ASCP)
- Experience and coursework in histological techniques
Additional Information :
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
